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FORMULA WINDSURFING GRAND PRIX, PORTIMAO – DAY 2

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Portimao continues to provide perfect conditions for the competitors at theFormula Windsurfing Grand Prix at Alvor beach. With 14 to 22 knots the windwas even a little bit stronger then on the opening day. Together with wavesup to 2 metres and a strong shorebreak this really pushed the racers to thelimit.

First it seamed as if Steve Allen (AUS-0, Tabou, Gaastra) would be able tocontinue with his unchallenged domination. But in the second race of the dayhe capsized once and opened the chance for his biggest opponent GonzaloCosta Hoevel (ARG-3, F2, Neil Pryde) to score his first victory in thisregatta. But in the final race Steve Allen took over the control again andre-established the usual order with himself on the top.

After the second day Steve Allen is leading the result list with the optimumof 5,00 points. Gonzalo Costa Hoevel remains second with 9,00 points. TheBrasil newcomer Fabio Melo (BRA-74, Starboard, Gaastra) was able to surprisethe experts with his performance yesterday. But today he showed someweaknesses. Nonetheless he is still in the third position. But with 15,00points and weak discards he can now feel the breath of his opponents in hisneck.

Five other racers have realistic chances for a podium finish after thesecond day and seven races done: The Italian Youngster Alberto Menegatti(ITA-456, F2, North Sails) is in the best position with 18,00 points and agood discard. Wilhelm Schurmann (BRA-999, Starboard, Neil Pryde) is thesecond strong Brasilian in the fleet with currently 22,00 points. HubertMokrzycki (POL-25, Starboard, Gaastra) from Poland showed some good resultstoday and could have done even better. With 25,00 points he stays ahead ofhis landmate Michal Polanowski (POL-16, Starboard, Gaastra). The localMiguel Martinho (POR-5, Starboard, Neil Pryde) seams to return to his usualperformance after a disappointing opening day. With 37 points he will haveto fight hard to catch the guys ahead of him.

The conditions in Portimao seem to be too good this year! The organizationis facing an unusual luxury problem as they have to distribute the allowed15 races over the five competition days. The forecast for the next days isexcellent. Therefore for tomorrow the Skippers Meeting is again set for12:00 with the first possible start at 13:00. The spectators at Alvor beachcan again expect a great Formula Windsurfing show. The Formula WindsurfingGrand Prix Portimao will last until Saturday, May 5th.

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